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M'lore: World War I Veteran Casmir Menezes Felicitated by DK Ex-Servicemen’s Association

  •   Sun, Aug 17 2008 01:17:43 PM

Daijiworld Media Network—Mangalore (RD/CN)
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Mangalore, Aug 17: The Dakshina Kannada (DK) District Ex-Servicemen’s Association felicitated World War I naval veteran,85-year-old Casmir Menezes,at St Aloysius College golden jubilee auditorium, on Friday, August 15.


Yogish Bhat,MLA, felicitated Menezes with a shawl and a bouquet. The war veteran has bagged several awards for meritorious service including the gallantry award, 'Jangi Inam' in 1939, 45 star, Burma star, war medal, and Indian service award, during his stint with the British and Indian navies.

The gathering of ex-servicemen first offered a silent prayer for the school students who perished in the Ulaibettu bus tragedy. The gathering also celebrated Independence day.

  

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  • Veera Coelho nee Menezes, Mangalore/Auckland

    Tue, Aug 19 2008

    The person first from left in the top most photograph is Mr Casmir Menezes, my Father. He is 86 years old and is a World War II veteran.

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  • Anthony, Mangalore

    Mon, Aug 18 2008

    According to your report naval veteran Mr.Casmir Menezes is 85 years old. First Word War ended in 1919. It's been 89 years now since the war.Am I reading his age right?

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  • Noele, Mangalore/ Dubai

    Mon, Aug 18 2008

    Though the article is about Mr. Menezes, it is not clear from any of the pictures who he is. Can you please give relevant captions/ pictures ?

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  • mohan prabhu, mangalore/ottawa

    Mon, Aug 18 2008

    Glad to hear about this felicitation. Isn't there a typo error here? Casmir Menezes would have to be over 100 years of age to be a World War I veteran!

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